India and Japan to deepen cooperation in EVs, green hydrogen, and battery storage: Tata Chemicals MD

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by eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 points

R. Mukundan, Managing Director of Tata Chemicals and President of CII, called for stronger India-Japan collaboration in electric mobility, battery storage, green hydrogen, carbon capture, and renewable energy. Speaking at the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum, he proposed a structured Clean Technology Working Group under the India-Japan Business Leaders Forum to advance these projects. The partnership already covers digital transformation, critical minerals, and space, but Mukundan said clean energy offers the biggest room for growth. Mukundan also highlighted opportunities to expand the India-Japan Digital Partnership 2.0 into AI, robotics, and quantum computing, and to scale skill development programs like the Technical Internship Training Program. The comments came alongside the inauguration of Maruti Suzuki's new plant in Kharkhoda, signaling deeper industrial ties. For carbon markets and clean tech watchers, the key takeaway is the proposed working group structure, which could create a formal channel for joint projects in green hydrogen, battery storage, and carbon capture.

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clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Tata Chemicals MD pushing for a formal working group on clean energy with Japan. That is more concrete than most bilateral statements. The question is whether it leads to actual projects or stays a talking point.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

The working group idea is interesting but I want to see what specific targets or funding they attach to it. Without that, it is just another forum.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Agreed. Also battery storage and green hydrogen need grid interconnection and cost parity. Japan has the tech but India needs the infrastructure. Any timeline mentioned?

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

No timeline in the article. The working group proposal is a start but without a mandate or funding it is just a talk shop. India's clean energy partnerships often lack follow through on the policy side.